CPSC2026-04-30

Thermos Recalls 8.2 Million Stainless King Food Jars and Bottles Due to Serious Impact Injury and Laceration Hazards

Thermos L.L.C., of Schaumburg, Illinois

Thermos food jars recalled: stoppers can eject forcefully

Thermos is recalling 8.2 million food jars and bottles because the stopper can suddenly pop out with force when you open the container, especially if food has been stored inside for a long time. This has injured 27 people, including 3 who lost vision after being hit in the eye.

Stop using the recalled jars immediately (models SK3000, SK3020, or SK3010 made before July 2023)
Check the bottom of your Thermos container for the model number
Contact Thermos for a free replacement stopper or new bottle
For models 3000/3020: dispose of the stopper and send Thermos a photo
For model 3010: use the prepaid shipping label to return the bottle

Hazard

If perishable food or beverages are stored in the container for an extended period of time, the stopper can forcefully eject when opened, which can result in serious impact injury and laceration hazards to the consumer.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the recalled Food Jars and Bottles immediately and contact Thermos to receive a free replacement pressure relief stopper or replacement Bottle, depending on the model. For recalled 3000 and 3020 Food Jars, consumers will be asked to throw away the stopper and send a photo of the disposed stopper to Thermos. For recalled 3010 Bottles, consumers will be asked to return their recalled Bottle to Thermos using a prepaid shipping label.

Sold at

Target, Walmart and other stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com, Walmart.com, Target.com and Thermos.com between around March 2008 and July 2024 for about $30.

Affected count

About 5.8 million Stainless King Food Jars and about 2.3 million Sportsman Food & Beverage Bottles

Injuries reported

Thermos has received 27 reports of consumers who were struck by a stopper that forcefully ejected from these containers upon opening, including complaints of impact and laceration injuries requiring medical attention. Three consumers suffered permanent vision loss after being struck in the eye.

Manufactured in

China, Malaysia

Remedy type

Replace

Products

Thermos Stainless King 3000 and 3020 Food Jars and Thermos Sportsman 3010 Food & Beverage Bottles

Consumer contact

Thermos online at https://support.thermos.com or go to https://www.thermos.com and click "Contact Us" or "Recall Info," or call 662-563-6822 from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.

Official notice

https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Thermos-Recalls-8-2-Million-Stainless-King-Food-Jars-and-Bottles-Due-to-Serious-Impact-Injury-and-Laceration-Hazards

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